Maintenance
How to clean heating ducts and vents
Heating ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through them. Find out if (and how) you need to clean them.
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Heating
Climate and demand
How often you will need a heater and how long you need it on for make a big difference. Heaters of different types vary considerably in their performance over different durations.
Insulation
Wall insulation
Thermal insulation is particularly important for walls too. How well your walls are insulated can make a serious difference to how hot your house gets - particularly for east and west facing walls.
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